Aguirre's Endgame weaves together everything I've loved about this series since Grimspace: excellent world-building, blooming character growth, and complex relationships. I thought I was ready to say goodbye to Sirantha Jax after Aftermath, but Endgame is such a brilliantly plotted novel that I feel nostalgic, bittersweet, and ever-so-upset after all. I just hope it's as explosive of a conclusion as I'm gearing up for. With Endgame up next, I should be feeling nostalgic but I think I'm ready to see Jax off, once and for all. It's an emotional journey, from beginning to end, and though it falters in part plot-wise, it's still a valuable addition to the series.Īftermath may have lacked much of a climax, what with every issue Jax tackling resolving itself far too easily, but I'm still on board with this crew. Instead, combing through Vel's past, facing the harsh realities of March and Jax's relationship, and labeling the differences between the bonds Vel and March share with Sirantha cause Aftermath to stand out. It's the most introspective novel of the series, oddly enough, and though there is plenty of action, it isn't the most memorable aspect of this tale. If anything, the emotional growth Jax undergoes throughout this novel-not to mention the palpable strength of her bond with both Vel and March-push this story onward.
Aftermath fills in the gaps that we've forgotten about since Doublebind burst onto the page and, as such, it isn't a favorite of mine. Jax isn't acting as a diplomat to a foreign planet, she isn't off fighting a war, and nor is she doing much jumping. Note: The following reviews are spoiler free for the Sirantha Jax SeriesĪftermath got off to a promising start, what with Jax on trial against the Conglomerate, but it quickly became apparent that Book 5 of the Sirantha Jax Series was very much a-and I hate to use this word- filler novel.
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